Our Rare Earths mine at Mt Weld, Western Australia, is acknowledged as one of the highest-grade Rare Earths deposits in the world and we operate the world’s largest single Rare Earths processing plant in Malaysia – so you’re joining a very unique team! As a team member you will be contributing to the sustainable supply of rare earths metals which are used in oil & gas, electric vehicles, and wind turbines.Lynas Rare Earths is seeking an experienced Senior Mining Engineer to lead mine planning and optimisation activities, ensuring the safe, cost-effective, and efficient extraction of ore while supporting operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a FIFO position from Perth to our Mt Weld Operations on an 8/6 roster.As a highly valued member of the Lynas Rare Earths team, you will:Develop and maintain short, medium, and longer-term mine plansMonitor mining performance and report against operational targetsProvide technical support to daily mining and production activitiesReview and approve contractor drill and blast plansAnalyse mining costs and identify operational improvement opportunitiesSupport contractor management and ensure compliance with mining contract requirementsConduct inspections and audits in line with Lynas safety standardsParticipate in incident investigations and safety improvement initiativesLiaise closely with geology and operations teams to support accurate ore extractionMentor and develop mining department personnelWhat you will bring to the team: Tertiary qualification in Mining EngineeringWA Manual Driver’s Licence requiredQuarry Manager Ticket desirableExtensive experience within open pit mining operations in a similar roleStrong drill and blast design experienceExperience using Surpac, MinSched, MPX, Pronto, and MS OfficeStrong mine planning, analytical, and reporting capabilityExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsAbility to work collaboratively and manage competing prioritiesApplicants must have the right to work in Australia.We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.

Senior Mining Engineer

Our Rare Earths mine at Mt Weld, Western Australia, is acknowledged as one of the highest-grade Rare Earths deposits in the world and we operate the world’s largest single Rare Earths processing plant in Malaysia – so you’re joining a very unique team! As a team member you will be contributing to the sustainable supply of rare earths metals which are used in oil & gas, electric vehicles, and wind turbines.

Lynas Rare Earths is seeking an experienced Senior Mining Engineer to lead mine planning and optimisation activities, ensuring the safe, cost-effective, and efficient extraction of ore while supporting operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a FIFO position from Perth to our Mt Weld Operations on an 8/6 roster.

As a highly valued member of the Lynas Rare Earths team, you will:

  • Develop and maintain short, medium, and longer-term mine plans
  • Monitor mining performance and report against operational targets
  • Provide technical support to daily mining and production activities
  • Review and approve contractor drill and blast plans
  • Analyse mining costs and identify operational improvement opportunities
  • Support contractor management and ensure compliance with mining contract requirements
  • Conduct inspections and audits in line with Lynas safety standards
  • Participate in incident investigations and safety improvement initiatives
  • Liaise closely with geology and operations teams to support accurate ore extraction
  • Mentor and develop mining department personnel

What you will bring to the team:

  • Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering
  • WA Manual Driver’s Licence required
  • Quarry Manager Ticket desirable
  • Extensive experience within open pit mining operations in a similar role
  • Strong drill and blast design experience
  • Experience using Surpac, MinSched, MPX, Pronto, and MS Office
  • Strong mine planning, analytical, and reporting capability
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively and manage competing priorities

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.